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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
6
Campaign collections show $708 already raised with progress toward the $793 goal. A canvass of industries businesses and homes and a park concert were held to support the drive.
The article notes renovations in the Presley-Aurets SHARE auditorium with varnished floors and new carpet in aisles and the platform area. Holy Communion observed at St John’s Church, while Presbyterians held the Lord's Supper led by Rev R H Armstrong of Acton. John Root elected with a majority of 1681 votes in South Wellington.
Erin township approved detailed tax rates including county general purposes 15.7 mills and county roads 15.7, township 12, general school 3.1, high school debenture 15 and maintenance 9.9 mills, police and library levies for Hillsburgh and Orton, school area rates 11 and 1.1 mills, and several area assessments. An agreement was to be drawn with William Orr. Orr sold two acres of lot 20 in the seventh concession for $500 to the township.
A former Rockwood boy named William Graham and Rev William Graham were named Good Citizens of the Year at Powell River British Columbia. To honor 14 years of service and Mr Graham’s retirement a new Ford car was presented at a gathering. William Graham was born near Rockwood and later taught at SS No 8 Eramosa before studying at Knox College Toronto. His grandfather James Graham came from England in 1642 and settled near Guelph after losses in 1873.
A string of visitors and residents’ activities fill Acton life. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Vincent of Toronto visit Acton friends while Orrie Lamb attends an assessors convention in Niagara Falls. Various relatives travel from Winnipeg London Halifax Ancaster Westmount and Toronto to visit Acton families and attend events.
Father s Day observed as swimming grows in Fairy Lake. Last meetings before summer held by groups. Teachers Mrs Black and Miss Watkins led Wednesday hike. White cross lines painted for safe road crossing. Daughters of Knox held a wiener roast last week. Subdivision services raised water level south of highway. One case cleared in magistrate court a district man fined 50 dollars. Fall fair planning underway at YMCA with exhibits in mind. Pastor Ray Costerus passed second year at McMaster University aiming for graduation next year. Election Day quiet with little activity. A Morris car from Brampton recovered near Crewsons Corners. possible Brampton reformatory escape. Vacation Bible School prep in July at Y Presbyterian and Anglican halls. Milton election night celebrations with Stan Hall praised at homes and town hall dance. visit to Georgetown. Guelph Branch piano recital features Barbara Norton and Katherine Garrett Acton pupils of Olive Lampard. United Church league leads with two wins. Presbyterians and Anglicans tied. Baptist and Roman Catholics winless. Irvin E. Roller of Baxter Laboratories among 75 Chicago executives completing University of Chicago program. Capt. Frank Moss of Salvation Army to transfer from Guelph to western U S, Hawaii, and Yukon. born in Missouri, served in England and Far East.
An advertisement explains kidney function and role of tubule cells in filtering waste. It asserts spinal nerve health affects kidney operation and that chiropractors diagnose kidney trouble and restore nerve-driven kidney function.
George R. Tyler announces a public auction at his farm lot 16 con 2 near Neya Township one mile east of Mof fat Station on Saturday June 25 starting 1 30 pm. Items include Ayrshire and Durham cattle Holstein heifers and hogs, farm implements, furniture and household effects with cash payments and clerk settlement required sale day. No reserve. proprietor conveys to L McMillan, Clerk.
Davies announce birth of Edward Charles at Guelph General hospital June 15. Storey announce Brian Thomas born June 2 at Guelph General hospital. Brunsbon announce Michael Roy born June 10 at Acton Nursing Home. Van Norman obituary for Lizzie Ellis 90, services at McLanaghan-Wall Funeral Home. MacArthur obituary for Hannah E. Drow in Toronto, interment Acton. Elliott memorials for Roland and for father Rolland Elliott. Fields memorial for husband and father, one year since passing. Tom Ritchie thanks neighbors and friends for bereavement.
The Duke of Devonshire chapter LO.D.E. hosts a select home gathering at Hinton's-Deft State on Saturday June 18 at 2 p.m. Anniversary services at Limehouse Presbyterian Church Sunday June 19 feature Rev. Neil Miller of Toronto and Knox church choir Georgetown with services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Boston Presbyterian Church marks its 135th anniversary Sunday June 19 with morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev. Ross K Cameron of Toronto and Rev. D M Kerr B D M PL Royce Avenue Church Toronto. choir performs special music Everybody welcome.
An advertisement outlines a near completion two story home with 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, closets, oil or air heat, and full insulation. Full price listed at 9,130 dollars with a 1,000 dollar payment and balance like rent. R. H. Elliott.
Multiple property listings describe 11 room stone homes with apartments in Acton and nearby towns, priced around 6 000 dollars with low taxes, plus a 4 room brick bungalow in Guelph and a Rockwood two apartment stone home on large lots. A June 22 cattle sale in Hereford stock includes a registered cow with calf, 14 cows with calves, several due in July, and other cattle.
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